Thousands of Minnesota Democrats turn out on caucus night

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 675

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Thousands of Democrats turned out for precinct caucuses Tuesday in what party officials say is a signal of a strong grassroots movement, fueled by anger at the Trump administration, its local Republican allies and the recent incursion of 3,000 federal immigration agents here.

The Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party reported 30,000 attendees, including many first time caucus goers.

In south Minneapolis — a hotspot for federal immigration enforcement activity in recent weeks — many DFL activists in Ward …

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